A review by hfnuala
To Calais, In Ordinary Time, by James Meek
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I found the emphasis on how the other men thought about the woman trying at first but over time I grew to like it. Lots of literary parallels and discussion of the romance of the rose. Some very medieval sudden occurances. This is definitely 2 men and a woman, all setting out on their own journies. Some interesting gender swapping too.
In summary, glad I read it, will probably read more by him but not blown away by this particular book.
In summary, glad I read it, will probably read more by him but not blown away by this particular book.